Articles from the January 27, 2022 edition
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State Treasurer Meets With Providers on the Importance of Childcare for Economic Security
State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski made stops yesterday in New Glarus and DeForest to speak directly with childcare providers on the challenges they...
Monticello High School Homecoming Court
Monticello High School's Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., in the Rehmstedt Gym, with the Grand...
Red Cross Experiencing Worst Blood Shortage in Over a Decade
In recent weeks, the Red Cross has had less than a 1-day supply of critical blood types. With blood product distributions to hospitals outpacing donations coming in, the Red Cross is facing a crisis...
Candlelight Snowshoe Hike at New Glarus Woods State Park
The Friends of the New Glarus Woods State Park is hosting a Candlelight Snowshoe Hike at the park on Saturday, February 5, 2022, starting at 6:00 p.m. Hike the half mile Basswood Trail and then...
Student News
UW Oshkosh Fall 2021 Dean’s List and Honor Roll University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List and Honor Roll in fall 2021 across...
KENNETH M. MOORE
Kenneth M. Moore, age 64 of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, surrounded by family at UW-Hospital in Madison. He was born on... Full story
ROSE M. LAUFENBERG
Rose M. Laufenberg, age 82 of Oregon, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born on September 1, 1939, in the town of Montrose, Wis., the... Full story
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Erpenbach Will Not Run for Reelection
A few months ago, Wisconsin Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) began to question whether he should run for office in 2022. He said that made him think...
SSM Health to Sponsor Blood Drive in Monroe
To help meet the continued national blood supply shortage, SSM Health is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The drive will be hosted at St....
MLK Jr. Soup Supper Offers Chance to Teach Students About "Character"
In educating the whole child, there are many strategies to teach effectively, but making a life-long impact as an educator is what is more...
Senior Center Hopes to Reopen in February
The Sugar River Senior Center is closed to the public due to COVID numbers being so high in our area. Keeping our seniors safe is our number one priority. They will continue to offer home delivered...
Chickaree – Order Now!
Chickens must be pre-ordered by Friday, January 28, 2022. Cost is $7.50 per each half chicken (no dinner-just chicken). Order your half chickens in advance at Gempeler’s Supermarket, Boar’s Nest,...
Getting Ready for the Lake Montesian Fisheree
The Lake Montesian Fisheree will take place on Sunday, February 6, 2022, from 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at Lake Montesian in Monticello. The Fisheree is...
New Glarus High School Mock Trial Team to Participate in its 19th Tournament
The New Glarus High School Mock Trial team will compete in its 19th annual mock trial tournament on Saturday and Sunday, February 12 and 13, 2022. The...
Need Help with Jobs Around the Home or Yard? NG Student Volunteers are Ready
The New Glarus High School National Honor Society website now offers a place to request free help with tasks from students in the organization. If you need help with shoveling snow, going to the...
New Glarus Chamber Bucks
The New Glarus Chamber of Commerce is offering a special deal on Chamber Bucks for a limited time. When you purchase $50 in Chamber Bucks, you will receive another $25 free. Chamber Bucks can be used...
New Glarus High School First Trimester Honor Roll 2021-22
12th Grade Highest Honor Roll: Zakary Arnett; Kaelyn Beckwith; Levi Belknap; Allison Blum; Tatiana Bobrowicz; Peter Bubenzer; Taylor Carnes; Madelyn Deegan; Tyler Durst; Morgan Erstad; Joshua Haight;...
Ponies Remain Unbeaten in Conference
The Monticello Ponies boys varsity basketball team hosted Dodgeville on January 18th. The Ponies trailed at the half, 22-43, and while scoring improved in the second half it wasn’t enough to overcom...
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
The Knights of Columbus Council 6630 would like to thank the participants in the 2022 Free Throw Championship. The contest involves shooting free...
Sugar River Euchre
This week saw the year’s first forfeit, couples tying for both this week’s high and low scores, a skunk and two teams taking a one match advantage over six other teams. It was the Starlight...
Bowling
Saturday Night Almost Alive 01/01/2022 Team Standings: “PLIDD” 32-10; The Angry Swedes 29-13; The Outlaws 24-18; The Stoners 24-18; We’ve Been Robbed 23-19; Pearl Jammin 22-20; The Big Chee-z...
Wildcats Score Impressive Win Over Cambridge
On January 13th, the Belleville boys varsity basketball team hosted Cambridge. Belleville was down by 1 at the half but mounted an impressive comeback in the second half to outscore Cambridge 34-18...
Lady Ponies Suffer Two Tough Losses
The Monticello Lady Ponies girls varsity basketball team played at Orangeville on January 18th. Monticello lost; the final score was Orangeville 56, Monticello 27. Coach Lori Brokopp said, “They...
Glarner Knights Add Two More Wins
The New Glarus Glarner Knights boys varsity basketball team played at Waterloo on January 18th. Leading by 11 at the half, the Knights maintained their lead in the second half to win the game. The...
Belleville Girls Remain Undefeated in Conference but Fall to #1 Ranked Mineral Point in Non-Conference Match Up
On Monday, January 17th, the Belleville Wildcats welcomed the Marshall Cardinals for its first of three games this week. Both teams came out with a lo...
